Ardisia crenata

Christmas Berry

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Common Name: 

Christmas Berry

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Green

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Maximum temperature: 

35°C

Minimum temperature: 

10°C

Maximum height: 

185 cm

Maximum width: 

75 cm

Christmas Berry (Ardisia crenata) - Description

Coralberries are small shrubs that are known for their glossy, dark-green leaves. Although they are evergreen plants, they will lose their leaves after periods of exceptional cold. The inconspicuous flowers are replaced by colorful, berries that are said to be coral red in color (hence the name). The berries are inedible, but they attract birds. Coralberries are native to Asia, but do very well in the Southern States (especially parts of Florida where it is considered invasive if left to its own devices). Luckily, their dark-green, waxy leaves make them suitable as attractive houseplants as well.

Christmas Berry (Ardisia crenata) - Blooming

Flowers are not as significant as the bright red berries that persist on the plant through winter.

Christmas Berry (Ardisia crenata) - Growth

Does well with partial to full shade. Some horticulturally important species can reach 4 ft. tall.

Christmas Berry (Ardisia crenata) - Planting

Sow seed, in spring, at 55°F (13°C). In summer, root semi-ripe cuttings.

Christmas Berry (Ardisia crenata) - Pest

Mealybugs. Prone to many fungal root rots and fungal stem and leaf diseases. Watch for basal stem galls which may occur if seeds are germinated at excessively high temperatures.

Christmas Berry (Ardisia crenata) - Interesting facts

Ardisia includes about 250 species of evergreen trees and shrubs. Grown for their whorled or spiralled mid to dark green leaves, corymbs of white or pink flowers, and flashy red fruits.

Christmas Berry (Ardisia crenata) - Soil and irrigation

Needs regular water and rich, fast-draining and water retaining soil. Water freely during the growing season, moderately at other times.

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